Pronunciation
gather
GAA TH ER
A large ceremonious meal prepared for many people to celebrate an occasion
Feast (Banquet)
cheer up
to make someone happy when they are sad
Name 3 other student in the room (who are not in your group)
The teacher is a student at heart.
What is the name of the famous Irish holiday on March 17th features parades, wearing green, and the symbol of a three-leaf shamrock?
St. Patrick's Day
solstice
SOUL ST ISS
the name for a vehicle that is styled and designed for a celebration, generally in a parade
float
turn down
reject an offer OR reduce amount (volume, heat, etc.)
Name 3 Holidays that take place in the winter
Did you mention Kwanza?
Celebrated in December or January, what eight-day Jewish winter celebration translates to "Dedication" ?
Hannukah
feasible
FEE ZI BULL
A (special) action that we do to recall an important past event or person
commemorate
look forward to
to be excited about a future event
Name 3 different kinds of decorations you may see at a festival
Everyone can name those...
Adult Muslims fast from dawn until sunset during this celebration where they break their daily fast with a meal called iftar.
Ramadan
custom
CUH STUM
The name for a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return to the "main" trip
excursion
take over
to assume control or choose to be in charge of something
Name 3 countries that begin with the letter A
Antarctica is not a country
During the Japanese summer festival of Tanabata, people write their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hang them on branches of a specific plant. What plant?
Bamboo
choir
KW I ER
an adjective used to describe a person, item, or event that is not just colorful, noticeable and appealing, but also is hoping to be seen or watched by others
flamboyant
call off
to (suddenly) cancel a planned event, generally close to it's original time
There are 5 boroughs in New York City. Name 3.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Da Bronx
Staten Island
What historic British celebration on November 5th commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 with bonfires and fireworks?
Guy Fawkes Night